The Lychee And Lungan (1921) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164286202)

The Lychee and Lungan is a book written by George Weidman Groff and published in 1921. It is a detailed account of the lychee and lungan fruits, which are native to China and Southeast Asia.The book begins with an introduction to the lychee and lungan trees, including their botanical characteristics and history. It then delves into the cultivation, harvesting, and processing of these fruits, as well as their nutritional value and medicinal properties.Groff also explores the cultural significance of the lychee and lungan fruits, describing their use in traditional Chinese medicine and cuisine. He includes recipes for various dishes that incorporate these fruits, such as lychee ice cream and lungan pudding.Throughout the book, Groff provides detailed illustrations and photographs to aid in the understanding of the fruits and their cultivation. He also includes a glossary of botanical terms and a bibliography for further reading.Overall, The Lychee and Lungan is a comprehensive guide to these unique and flavorful fruits, offering valuable insights into their history, cultivation, and uses.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Weidman Groff
ISBN-10: 116428620X
ISBN-13: 9781164286202
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d